The Indian Institute of Information Technology has released the IIIT Pune Recruitment 2026 notification for Teaching Positions (Assistant Professor Grade-I and Grade-II) and Non-Teaching Positions (Junior Superintendent, Junior Engineer–Civil and Junior Engineer–Electrical).
Candidates who are eligible and interested can apply online from 29th October to 28th November 2026 (11:59 PM). Applicants will have to appear for a Written Examination followed by a Presentation-cum-Interview (teaching posts) or a Job Oriented Practical Test (JoPT) (non-teaching posts) at the IIIT Pune campus, Talegaon, Pune.
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IIIT Pune Recruitment 2026: Overview
The quick overview of IIIT Pune Recruitment 2026 for Teaching and Non-Teaching posts is given below in the table:
| Particulars | Teaching Posts | Non-Teaching Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Information Technology, Pune (IIIT Pune) | Indian Institute of Information Technology, Pune (IIIT Pune) |
| Advertisement No. | IIITP/T/2026/01 to 02 | IIITP/NT/Rectt./2026/1 to 3 |
| Posts | Assistant Professor Grade-I (Level-12), Assistant Professor Grade-II (Level-10, On Contract) | Junior Superintendent (Level-06), Junior Engineer (Civil) (Level-06), Junior Engineer (Electrical) (Level-06) |
| Departments | Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Applied Science & Humanities | — |
| Total Vacancies | 6 (Gr-I) + 11 (Gr-II) — tentative, including backlog | 6 (JS) + 1 (JE Civil) + 1 (JE Electrical) |
| Mode of Application | Online (E-Samarth) + Hard Copy | Online (E-Samarth) + Hard Copy |
| Start of Online Application | 29 October 2026 | 29 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 28 November 2026 (11:59 PM) | 28 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy | 9 December 2026 (5:30 PM) | 9 December 2026 (5:30 PM) |
| Selection | Written Test + Presentation-cum-Interview | Written Examination + JoPT |
| Job Location | Talegaon (Maval), Pune, Maharashtra – 410507 | Talegaon (Maval), Pune, Maharashtra – 410507 |
| Official Website | www.iiitp.ac.in | www.iiitp.ac.in |
IIIT Pune Teaching Vacancy 2026
The tentative vacancies, including backlog vacancies, for the teaching positions are given below. The Institute reserves the right to modify the number of vacancies.
| Advt. No. | Name of the Post and Level of Pay | Total Vacancies (Including Backlog) |
|---|---|---|
| IIITP/T/2026/1 | Assistant Professor, Grade-I (Level-12) | UR-3, OBC-1, SC-1, EWS-1 |
| IIITP/T/2026/2 | Assistant Professor, Grade-II (Level-10 – On Contract) | UR-6, OBC-4, EWS-1 |
IIIT Pune Recruitment 2026 Out @iiitp.ac.in
IIIT Pune Recruitment 2026 has been released through two separate advertisements:
- Advt. No. IIITP/T/2026/01 to 02, dated 29th October 2026 — Teaching Positions (Assistant Professor Grade-I, Level-12 and Assistant Professor Grade-II, Level-10)
- Advt. No. IIITP/NT/Rectt./2026/1 to 3, dated 29th October 2026 — Non-Teaching Positions (Junior Superintendent, Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Electrical))
The detailed notifications contain complete details on vacancies, eligibility, qualifications, experience, application fee, selection process and the application procedure. The date of publication of the detailed notification on the Institute’s website is 28th October 2026.
IIIT Pune Teaching Recruitment Notification 2026: Click to Download
IIIT Pune Non-Teaching Recruitment Notification 2026: Click to Download
IIIT Pune Non-Teaching Vacancy 2026
The details of the advertised non-teaching posts are given below. The Institute reserves the right to modify the number of vacancies.
| Name of Post | Vacancy | Advt No. |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Superintendent | UR-3, OBC-NCL-2, SC-1 | IIITP/NT/Rectt./2026/1 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | UR-1 | IIITP/NT/Rectt./2026/2 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | UR-1 | IIITP/NT/Rectt./2026/3 |
IIIT Pune Teaching Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
IIIT Pune Educational Qualification (Teaching)
- All new entrants shall have a Ph.D. in the relevant or equivalent discipline and shall have first class in the preceding degree(s). If not specifically mentioned by the University/Institution of the applicants, then minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA shall be treated as first class.
- Department-wise preferred specializations are given in Annexure-I, and the prescribed minimum qualifications, experience and cumulative essential credit points are given in Annexure-II and Annexure-III.
- Post-Doctoral Experience in reputed institutions in India and abroad will be an added advantage. Industry professionals having substantial professional and R&D experience with a good number of quality publications in leading journals or patents in the relevant field can also apply.
IIIT Pune Age Limit (Teaching)
Fresh appointment beyond the age of 60 years is discouraged, except in the case of faculty with an exceptionally brilliant research/academic career and with ongoing or approved externally funded research project(s). The age shall be determined as on the last date of the advertisement. Age relaxation as per applicable Government of India norms shall be applicable.
IIIT Pune Minimum Qualification & Experience (Teaching)
| Name of the Post, Pay Level | Essential Qualification | Relevant Experience | Cumulative Essential Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Grade II), Pay Level 10 – On Contract (AGP 6000) | Ph.D. | Nil | Nil |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I), Pay Level 12 (AGP 8000) | Ph.D. | 03 years after Ph.D. or 06 years total teaching and research experience in reputed academic Institute/R&D labs/relevant industry | 20 |
IIIT Pune Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
IIIT Pune Educational Qualification (Non-Teaching)
| Name of the Post | Essential Educational and Other Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Junior Superintendent | First class Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of experience in relevant area; OR Post Graduate with 4 years relevant experience. Desirable: Experience in Establishment Matters, Finance & Accounts, Audit, RTI, Stores & Purchase, Administration, Academic matters, Legal matters etc. in Central Government/State Government/Central Govt. Autonomous Bodies/Central University/CFTIs/IITs/NITs/IIITs etc. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Degree in Engineering in relevant field with 02 years experience; OR Diploma in Engineering with 05 years experience. Desirable: Experience in Civil Engineering works, building construction and maintenance, estimation and costing, BOQ and quantity surveying, site supervision, infrastructure development, water supply and sanitation, STP/drainage systems, preparation and interpretation of drawings, contract/work management, quality control, CPWD/PWD specifications, horticulture, basic plumbing and carpentry maintenance, campus infrastructure maintenance etc. |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Degree in Engineering in relevant field with 02 years experience; OR Diploma in Engineering with 05 years experience. Desirable: Experience in Electrical installation and maintenance, LT/HT distribution systems, transformers, substations, DG sets, UPS and power backup systems, electrical panels and cabling, lighting, earthing, fire alarm/ELV systems, central air-conditioning systems, HVAC systems, VRF/VRV systems, chillers, AHUs, FCUs, cooling towers, ventilation systems, ducting, pumps, thermostats and associated control systems, estimation and costing, electrical safety, statutory compliance, contract/work management, and campus electrical infrastructure maintenance etc. |
IIIT Pune Age Limit (Non-Teaching)
The upper age limit is 32 years for all three non-teaching posts.
Age Relaxations: Age relaxations for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen apply as per Government of India norms for reserved posts. A candidate will be eligible to receive the benefit of community reservation only if the specific caste/community is included in the central list of reserved communities issued by the Government of India. Age relaxation of up to 5 years is admissible to regular employees of Central Govt./State Govt./Central Autonomous Bodies/CFTIs/IITs/NITs/IIITs/PSUs who have rendered at least 3 years of continuous regular service, provided the post applied for is in the same line or allied cadre. The age relaxation shall be given to Contractual/Outsourced employees working in the Institute equivalent to the period of continuous service rendered in IIIT Pune in an equivalent post, or a maximum of 10 years, whichever is less.
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IIIT Pune Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Teaching Posts
- Screening cum Shortlisting — Mere possession of minimum qualification/experience will not entitle the candidate to be called for the selection process. The Institute has set higher norms than the minimum prescribed eligibility criteria for scrutiny. Shortlisting criteria for Assistant Professor Grade-I (Level 12): minimum three years’ post-Ph.D. teaching experience on regular scale/research experience from IITs/IISc/NITs/IIITs/INIs/Reputed Institutions with NIRF Ranking up to 100 in any of the recent last 3 years/Institutions abroad in QS world ranking up to 500/Reputed Industries (minimum turnover of Rs. 10,000 Crores and minimum 5,000 employees during the preceding three financial years), and quality publications in reputed journals (SCI/SCIE/SSCI/SCOPUS indexed; paid journals not considered). Shortlisting criteria for Assistant Professor Grade-II (Level 10): at least one of the degrees from IITs/IISc/NITs/IIITs/INIs/Reputed Institutions with NIRF Ranking up to 100 in overall, Universities, or Engineering/Institutions abroad in QS world ranking up to 500, and quality publications in reputed journals (SCI/SCIE/SSCI/SCOPUS indexed; paid journals not considered).
- Stage-I: Written Examination — MCQ-based; negative marking of 1/4th may be provisioned for wrong answers. Cut-off marks: SC/ST/PWD – 35%, All Other Categories – 40%. The written examination is qualifying in nature.
- Stage-II: Presentation-cum-Interview — all candidates qualifying Stage-I shall appear before a duly constituted Selection Committee for the final presentation-cum-interview on their research accomplishments, future research plans, teaching etc. The final selection is based entirely on performance in the Presentation-cum-Interview.
Non-Teaching Posts
- Stage-I: Screening & Eligibility Verification — a duly constituted Screening Committee scrutinizes applications and verifies minimum eligibility. Candidates get a reasonable opportunity of three working days to upload/submit required information, and three working days from publication of the provisional shortlist to submit grievances through email. The final list of provisionally eligible candidates is notified on the Institute’s website.
- Stage-II: Issuance of Admit Cards — issued to provisionally eligible candidates via the Recruitment Portal or registered email ID, ordinarily at least 21 days prior to the examination date.
- Stage-III: Selection Process & Merit Preparation — the scheme of examination for each post is detailed in Annexure-I to Annexure-III.
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Junior Superintendent: Stage-I Written Examination (100 marks, 90 minutes — Part-A General Aptitude 40 marks; Part-B Domain Knowledge 60 marks; negative marking 1/4th; cut-off GEN/OBC/EWS 50%, SC/ST 45%) followed by Stage-II Job Oriented Practical Test (50 marks, 60 minutes; qualifying only, minimum 50% marks; assesses documentation, drafting, data entry and administrative skills using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Final selection is based on merit order based on Stage-I marks, subject to qualifying Stage-II and tie-breaker rules. Up to 8 times the number of advertised posts may be shortlisted for Stage-II.
Junior Engineer (Civil) and Junior Engineer (Electrical): Stage-I Written Examination (50 marks, 60 minutes; domain knowledge; negative marking 1/4th) followed by Stage-II Job Oriented Practical Test (50 marks, 60 minutes). Final merit will be prepared based on the total marks obtained in Stage-I and Stage-II (100 marks). For JE (Civil), the JoPT covers estimating, measurement of quantities and costing, surveying, material testing and contracts; for JE (Electrical), it covers transformers, switchgears, HT/LT cables, commercial and domestic internal wiring, UPS and DG selection and kVA rating, and contracts.
Tie-breaking (Non-Teaching): Higher marks in Domain Knowledge in the Written Examination → Higher relevant experience in Govt. Institution → Higher age (senior in age placed higher) → Alphabetical order of the candidate’s First Name.
IIIT Pune Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Teaching Posts
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 2000 + GST 18% (Rs. 2360/-) |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD | Rs. 1000 + GST 18% (Rs. 1180/-) |
There shall be no application fee for IIIT Pune’s regular employees. The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances and is payable per Department per post applied through the link provided in the online recruitment portal.
Non-Teaching Posts
| Category | Fee (Excluding GST) | GST (18%) | Total Fee (Including GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 180 | Rs. 1,180 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female | Rs. 750 | Rs. 135 | Rs. 885 |
Application fees are waived for regular employees of IIIT Pune. The fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.
IIIT Pune Recruitment 2026 Salary
Teaching Posts
- Assistant Professor Grade-I (Level-12) — Pay Level 12 (AGP 8000); selected candidates will be placed under probation for one year and regularized subject to satisfactory completion of probation and other requirements as per Institute rules.
- Assistant Professor Grade-II (Level-10 – On Contract) — Pay Level 10 (AGP 6000); the post is purely contractual in nature. The contract shall initially be effective for a period of one year from the date of joining, renewed based on performance every year up to a maximum of 5 years.
Incentives for faculty members: In addition to normal pay and allowances as applicable to Central Government Employees stationed at IIIT Pune — Cumulative Professional Development Allowances (CPDA), Seed Money, Reimbursement of Children Education Allowances, Medical Facilities, Leave Travel Concession, and coverage under the National Pension Scheme (NPS 2004) as per Govt. of India rules.
Non-Teaching Posts
All three posts are in Pay Level-06 (as per 7th CPC). Selected candidates for the Group B posts will be placed under probation for one year and regularized subject to satisfactory completion of probation and other requirements as per Institute rules; probation may also be extended further.
How to Apply for IIIT Pune Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted in online mode and its hard copy submitted in person or sent by speed/registered post to the Institute as per the schedule timeline.
Teaching Posts
- Visit the E-Samarth recruitment portal https://iiitprec.samarth.edu.in/ through the institute website www.iiitp.ac.in and register on the recruitment portal.
- Fill in the online application form, upload scanned copies of relevant original documents/certificates, and note down the unique E-Samarth Form No. generated after successful submission. No correspondence/enquiry for a lost Form No. will be entertained.
- Print the submitted application form with all uploaded documents along with proof of payment of the applicable application fee.
- Arrange the printed application form, fee receipt/proof of payment, certificates/testimonials and all other uploaded/supporting documents serially numbered, self-attested, in the same sequence as prescribed in Annexure-IV (Document Checklist/Index), along with the duly filled-in and signed Annexure-IV.
- Send or submit the complete set to: The Registrar, Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune, PO – Talegaon, Pune, Maharashtra – 410507, so as to reach on or before 9th December 2026 (5:30 PM).
- Superscribe the envelope: “Application for the post of _____, Level in the Department of ____________, E-Samarth Form No.. ____________.”
Note: Candidates applying for more than one post/cadre must apply separately for each post/cadre with a separate application fee and complete application; applying for more than one post (department) in one application will lead to summary rejection. Candidates serving in Govt./Semi Govt./PSUs/Universities/Educational Institutions should send their applications through proper channel or furnish a No Objection Certificate along with a vigilance clearance certificate from the competent authority at the time of Written Test/Interview; they may submit an advance copy before the last date.
Non-Teaching Posts
- Visit the recruitment portal https://iiitpnt.samarth.edu.in/.
- Create a login ID with password, keep all data/certificates/documents ready, and apply online by filling all relevant fields and uploading documents.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee on the portal and complete the application process. Note down the unique E-Samarth Form No.
- Print the finally submitted online application form along with all uploaded documents and proof of payment.
- Serially number and self-attest the documents, arranged strictly in accordance with Annexure-IV (Document Checklist/Index) — the first page being the Cover Page/Index, followed by the fee receipt/proof of payment, the duly signed application form, and thereafter the supporting documents in the prescribed sequence.
- Send or submit the complete set to: The Registrar, Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune, PO – Talegaon, Pune, Maharashtra – 410507, so as to reach on or before the prescribed last date and time for receipt of the hard copy.
- Superscribe the envelope: “Application for the post of , E-Samarth Form No.”.
Note: A candidate applying for more than one post shall submit a separate application form along with the prescribed application fee for each post. Applications without the prescribed fee will not be considered. For any problem during online filling/submission, report to [email protected].
IIIT Pune Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication of detailed notification on Institute’s Website | 28th October 2026 |
| Start of online application procedure | 29th October 2026 |
| Deadline for submission of online application | 28th November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Deadline of receipt of hard copy of Application Form at IIIT Pune | 9th December 2026, 05:30 PM |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in IIIT Pune Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Teaching — Assistant Professor Grade-I (Level-12): UR-3, OBC-1, SC-1, EWS-1; Assistant Professor Grade-II (Level-10): UR-6, OBC-4, EWS-1 (tentative, including backlog). Non-Teaching — Junior Superintendent: UR-3, OBC-NCL-2, SC-1; Junior Engineer (Civil): UR-1; Junior Engineer (Electrical): UR-1.
Q2. What is the IIIT Pune last date to apply?
Ans: The last date for submission of the online application is 28 November 2026, 11:59 PM, and the last date for receipt of the hard copy at IIIT Pune is 9 December 2026, 5:30 PM.
Q3. What is the IIIT Pune application fee?
Ans: Teaching — Rs. 2360/- (General/OBC/EWS) and Rs. 1180/- (SC/ST/Female/PwBD), inclusive of 18% GST, with no fee for IIIT Pune’s regular employees. Non-Teaching — Rs. 1,180/- (UR/OBC/EWS) and Rs. 885/- (SC/ST/PwBD/Female), with fees waived for regular employees of IIIT Pune.
Q4. What is the IIIT Pune age limit?
Ans: Non-Teaching posts — upper age limit 32 years, with relaxations as per Government of India norms. Teaching posts — fresh appointment beyond 60 years is discouraged except for exceptionally brilliant faculty with ongoing/approved externally funded research projects.
Q5. What is the IIIT Pune selection process?
Ans: Teaching — Screening/shortlisting, Written Examination (MCQ, qualifying, 1/4th negative marking, cut-off 35% for SC/ST/PWD and 40% for others) and Presentation-cum-Interview (final selection based entirely on the presentation-cum-interview). Non-Teaching — Screening & eligibility verification, Written Examination and Job Oriented Practical Test (JoPT), with final merit based on Stage-I marks (Junior Superintendent) or Stage-I + Stage-II marks (Junior Engineers).
Q6. What is the IIIT Pune teaching qualification?
Ans: Ph.D. in the relevant or equivalent discipline with first class in the preceding degree(s) (minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA if not specified by the University), along with the prescribed experience and cumulative essential credit points — Nil for Assistant Professor Grade-II and 3 years post-Ph.D. or 6 years total teaching and research experience with 20 credit points for Assistant Professor Grade-I.
Q7. Is the Assistant Professor Grade-II post permanent?
Ans: No. The post of Assistant Professor Grade-II (Level-10) is purely contractual — the contract is initially for one year from the date of joining, renewed based on performance every year up to a maximum of 5 years.
Q8. Where will the selection process be held?
Ans: The selection processes will take place at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune, Talegaon, Pune, Maharashtra – 410507. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates.
